Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG

Property class: 2.5

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A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A hotel reception area with a modern design, including a Holiday Inn Express sign, a reception desk, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.
A Holiday Inn Express building with a red and beige facade, multiple windows, and a parking lot with a red truck and a car.
A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A modern indoor dining area with round tables and chairs, a large window, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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2520 N 50th St, Tampa, FL, 33619
  • Place, Skatepark of Tampa
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Port Tampa Bay
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(93 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communication, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(94 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

2 Queen Beds Standard

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS NON SMOKING

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Tampa

Located within a leisurely stroll of Skatepark of Tampa, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG is within a few miles (5 km) of The Orpheum. This 100-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Skatepark of Tampa - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa - 4 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Tampa Riverwalk - 6 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Port Tampa Bay - 10 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - 20 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Union Station - 11 min drive
  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salem's Gyros & Subs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Outside Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG

Guests of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG have access to an outdoor pool, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. There's onsite parking for a fee and a cruise ship terminal shuttle. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, and answer any questions about the accommodations. Additional amenities include meeting rooms, conference space, and a business center.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,378 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3 PM—-2 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Tampa East Ybor City
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Howard Johnson Inn Near Hard Rock Casino
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Holiday Inn Express Suites Tampa East Ybor City by IHG
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG?

As of Aug 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG on Aug 31, 2026 start from $119, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see close to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG?

This hotel is located in Tampa within a short 13-minute walk of Skatepark of Tampa. You'll also find Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa and Benchmark International Arena within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 0 per day.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG include a casino?

No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool and a free daily breakfast plus some guestrooms include free WiFi.

Are there hot tubs at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG?

The closest major airport to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG is Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight), which is 8.3 mi away (16 minutes by car). Another top airport is Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA), which is located 10.9 mi away (20-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa East - Ybor City by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 753 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1015 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dontay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay !
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, quiet, clean and served a really nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel for price very clean great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was safe and hotel was very clean !
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room helpful staff and the location was perfect for what I needed
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose Ramon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for the night and everything was seemless from parking to check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenneill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accomodating, Clean, Friendly, Convienent, Efficient, Pool, Fitness Center, Complimentry Breakfast can't say enough good things about our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, parking was easy and plenty of it. Definitely would go back again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly staff and great rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rocky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless in fact the entire property was well maintained and clean. Staff very friendly and helpful, breakfasts was great and fresh.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

WANDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quick in and out stop
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again for future cruises from Tampa. Good that they have airport & cruise shuttles
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy entry and sign in, very clean. Breakfast was great and coffee 24 hrs. is wonderful. The room was clean and the beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was great. The staff were totally professional. The breakfast and coffee area were clean and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. One night stay for business. Did not want to be in inner city bustle/traffic of downtown but this hotel was close enough for a quick ride in. Very clean, friendly and helpful staff. Pool, room quality and breakfast all met expectations. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Christian and Curtis the front desk staff were amazing! Answered any questions for us also gave us great recommendations on food and dining
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean, staff was nice. Breakfast was good. Not a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DARLENE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a little hiccup at the checking counter. But after getting to my room, it smelt and look clean , breakfast area was well stocked and clean. Nice hotel. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ZAIREAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Javon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent and the hospitality was off the charts.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect for a one night stay. very clean and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Belle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, excellent customer service, convenient to cruise port
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026